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EdgeGlidePath vs RC

EdgeEndo · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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EdgeGlidePath™

EdgeEndo

FireWire Rotary Glide Path

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RC™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Reciprocating NiTi — Original

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: EdgeGlidePath vs RC
EdgeGlidePathRC
ManufacturerEdgeEndoPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyFireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTiNiTi (conventional)
Heat TreatmentFire-WireConventional
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files13
TapervariableVariable
Cross-sectionTriangularNot specified in IFU text
Speed300 RPM
Torque2 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

EdgeGlidePath

rotary glide path creationreplacing multiple hand files in glide path steppairing with EdgeEndo shaping systems

RC

value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system

Key Features

EdgeGlidePath

Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter

RC

Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) operated at 250–360 rpm with 2.0–3.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table)